How to pronounce affably
Say it like AF-uh-blee. Affably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæfəbli/AF-uh-blee
UK British/ˈæfəbli/AF-uh-blee
- AF
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of affably
American and British speakers say affably in essentially the same way: /ˈæfəbli/ in the US and /ˈæfəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AF-uh-blee.
What does affably mean?
adverb
- in an affable manner
Where does affably come from?
From affable + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying affably
How do you pronounce affably?
Say AF-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfəbli/. In British English it is /ˈæfəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affably?
Affably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say affably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæfəbli/ and the British form is /ˈæfəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.